Emergency Powers Are About to Be Bent Beyond Recognition

it may seem we have a leaky set of archaic laws open to a lot of interpretation, circumstance and abuse.

yet, i think bullet proofing democracy is likely unachievable and instead we are dealing with a power imbalance rooted in misinformation supported by the technologies of the day, lack of investment in public owned initiatives and a concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a few.

while i hope the checks and balances we still do have help curb the reshaping of america in the next 4 years, it's not a great bet.

what i do think is hopeful is ideas around reversing citizen's united, reforming the ballot to support ranked or star voting and finding common support for a social safety net that is not tied to corporate employment.

The article discusses President Trump's plan to use emergency powers, including the Insurrection Act, the National Emergencies Act, and the Alien Enemies Act, to deport immigrants. The author argues that Trump's proposed actions would be a staggering abuse of power and possibly illegal, and examines the legal and constitutional issues surrounding the use of emergency powers.